It would be the second GM job for Ferry, who for the past two seasons had served as the Spurs’ vice president of basketball operations.

Ferry was general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005-2010, leaving at the same time as LeBron James’ nationally televised departure to Miami.

Ferry, 46, also engaged in talks for a front office position in Philadelphia this summer. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford refused to comment on the Atlanta job.

After resigning in Cleveland, Ferry returned to San Antonio, where he spent three seasons as a player — winning an NBA championship in his final campaign in 2003. Upon retirement, Ferry’s worked two seasons in the Spurs front office before landing in Cleveland.